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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0284022

ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59602

Financials

$2.1M$2.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,113,313$2,727,567-$614,254$9,015,869$529,377$8,486,492
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,340,820
Program service revenue
$134,874
Investment income
$75,691
Net gain from sales of assets
$28,620
Net income from fundraising events
$25,346
Net income from sales of inventory
$536,582
Other revenue
$561,928

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$109,100
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$144,047
Other salaries and wages
$1,202,106
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,603,449
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,877
Accounting fees
$49,745
Occupancy
$192,696
Travel
$60,496
Depreciation
$312,778
Program services (functional)
$1,689,716
Management and general (functional)
$817,252
Fundraising (functional)
$220,599

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$9,561,408
Total assets, end of year
$9,015,869
Total liabilities, end of year
$529,377
Net assets, end of year
$8,486,492
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,267,452
Publicly traded securities
$2,003,876
Net assets without donor restrictions
$6,375,104
Net assets with donor restrictions
$2,111,388
Gross receipts
$3,182,491
Employees
54
Volunteers
45
Year formed
1951
State of legal domicile
MT

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
REBECCA HARVEYExecutive Dir.
Trustee or director, Officer
60$125,768$18,279
SUE TIRRELLPast President
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
MICHAEL SHERRILLBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HEATHER HUDSONBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
LAURA EKANGERBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIMBERLY FEIGVice President
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BROOKS OLIVERPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
SANJIT SETHIBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHRIS ANTEMANNBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID HILTNERBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOAN ANDERSONTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
LISA SIMONBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GARTH JACOBSONBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WAYNE BOECKBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SAM HARVEYBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0$0
8 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LOUISE ROSENFIELDBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
KIRSTEN SMITHSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GISELLE HICKSBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
RANDI O'BRIENBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT WESSELBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
CHERE JIUSTOBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
JARED TSOBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
FERREN WARNERBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2915 COUNTRY CLUB AVE, HELENA, MT 59602-9240
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
REBECCA HARVEY, 2915 COUNTRY CLUB AVE, HELENA, MT 59601
Signed the 990
Brad Robinson, Managing Director
Phone
(406) 443-3502
Return prepared by
Carver Florek & James LLC

Mission

TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO ALL WHO ARE SERIOUSLY INTERESTED IN ANY BRANCH OF THE CERAMIC ARTS, A FINE PLACE TO WORK. THE CORPORATION WILL PROVIDE FACILITIES FOR THE CREATION OF ARTISTIC WORKS AND ASSOCIATION WITH OTHER SERIOUS ARTISTS AS THE FOUNDATION FOR CREATIVE GROWTH.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION (THE "FOUNDATION"} IS TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT STIMULATES CREATIVE WORK IN CERAMICS - FOR ARTISTS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS, TEACHERS, STUDENTS, CHILDREN, CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS, COLLECTORS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE BRAY WAS FOUNDED IN 1951 AS THE FIRST RESIDENCY PROGRAM IN THE UNITED STATES DEVOTED TO CERAMICS. TO CREATE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR THE BRAY, THE ABF FUND WAS FOUNDED AS A SUPPORTING FOUNDATION IN 2022. WORKING TOGETHER, THE MISSIONS OF THE ORGANIZATIONS ARE TO ALLOW THE BRAY TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT STIMULATES, PROMOTES, AND EXHIBITS INNOVATIVE, CREATIVE WORK IN CERAMICS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED PRIMARILY THROUGH A YEAR-ROUND RESIDENCY PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE STUDIO SPACE, FUNDING, AND FACILITIES FOR CERAMIC ARTISTS WITH DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, CULTURES, AND AESTHETIC APPROACHES TO ADVANCE THEIR WORK.THROUGH THE PUBLIC WORK OF THE BRAY, THE ORGANIZATIONS SERVE BOTH THE FIELD OF CERAMIC ARTS AS WELL AS THE REGIONAL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, EXHIBITIONS, A CERAMIC SUPPLY, PUBLIC EVENTS, LECTURES, SCHOOL TOURS, AND A PERMANENT COLLECTION OF CERAMICS AVAILABLE FOR SCHOLARS INTERESTED IN RESEARCHING CONTEMPORARY CERAMICS FROM THE 60'S TO PRESENT TIME. ON AN INTERNATIONAL LEVEL, THE ORGANIZATIONS HAVE SERVED THE FIELD OF CERAMICS BY BRINGING TOGETHER ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WITH TALENT, CURIOSITY AND COMMITMENT AND PROVIDING THEM WITH THE FACILITIES AND FREEDOM TO EXPLORE THEIR CREATIVE VOICES.THE ORGANIZATIONS WORK TOGETHER TO ALLOW THE BRAY TO OFFER TEN LONG-TERM RESIDENCIES THAT LAST FOR UP TO TWO YEARS, TEN SUMMER RESIDENCIES, AND 6-8 SHORT-TERM RESIDENCIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. RESIDENTS ARE SELECTED ANNUALLY FROM A POOL OF APPLICANTS BY A ROTATING PANEL OF THREE REVIEWERS INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ALL RESIDENTS RECEIVE FREE STUDIO SPACE, EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES, DISCOUNTED MATERIALS, AND ACCESS TO ONE OF THE TOP KILN-FIRING FACILITIES IN THE UNITED STATES.DEDICATED TO SERVING THE MONTANA AND HELENA COMMUNITIES, THE ORGANIZATIONS HOST ANNUAL PROGRAMMING AT THE BRAY AND IN OTHER VENUES WHICH IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, CLASSES FOR VOCATIONAL ARTISTS, AND A CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MORE ACCOMPLISHED CERAMICISTS TAUGHT BY ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. SITE-SPECIFIC SCULPTURES MADE BY RESIDENT ARTISTS ARE FEATURED THROUGHOUT THE 26-ACRE CAMPUS WHICH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR A SELF-GUIDED TOUR DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS. SCHOOL GROUPS MAKE REQUESTS FOR GUIDED TOURS.
    Expenses $1,689,716 · grants $109,100 · revenue $134,874

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0284022
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1955
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B90Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$9,015,869
Income (IRS master file)
$3,182,491

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$2,001,908$2,436,100$9,561,408IRS
990December 2022$2,059,005$2,326,499$9,738,481IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION is 81-0284022.
Is ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1955.
Are donations to ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names REBECCA HARVEY.
Who are the officers and directors of ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 23 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $125,768 (REBECCA HARVEY, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does ARCHIE BRAY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,113,313, expenses of $2,727,567 and total assets of $9,015,869 at year end.

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